@Reggie Burnett Having gone through all the options you've mentioned i think your best option is using your home Equity for the deal.If you need help securing a loan using the Equity on your Home i can assist you with that just let me know.

Keep in mind you are still selling a security.

Hello Kevin,Some lenders will do a commercial line of credit secured by an investment property.

(Saved me $1000s) Prior to the deal in due diligence, Ask for all the move in inspections and photos, The Leases, and Security Deposits.

If you will just send me your bank account info, password,  DOB, Copy of your drivers license and social security number my Nigerian cousin will take care of the assignment for only $5,000

First thing you want to do is get very familiar with their existing agreement (is it month to month, who paid a security deposit, who pays the utilities, etc.).

Keep in mind this is entirely DIFFERENT than a contractor being paid through the loan you secured on the property if you got a renovation loan.There are plenty of other ways that a contractor can do work though on a home. 

I know that you would have to get the owners consent written into the lease and you would have to secure short term rental insurance.  

She likes the secure feeling of having it paid off.

It means you need to secure flood insurance which is in addition to wind/storm coverage in Florida.